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August 28, 2011 · Robinson R44 · C-GEBY
St. Ferdinand, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2011
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
St. Ferdinand, CA
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Tail Number
C-GEBY
Operator
9049-5854 Quebec
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11WA617
On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Web site: http://www.tsb.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Canada.
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On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada. Any further information may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Web site: http://www.tsb.gc.ca This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Canada.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44
Tail NumberC-GEBY
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operator9049-5854 Quebec
Engines1
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0